I'm a chlorhexidine fan for cleaning cages...very effective & inexpensive too. I use vinegar on water bowls (it removes hard water deposits & actually is a mild disinfectant
too). I've used F10 & Nolvasan (a pricier professional version of chlorhexidine) in the past, & for some things (feeding tongs etc) I use rubbing alcohol too. Isopropyl
alcohol will evaporate (disappear) just fine, not to worry...it's only irritating when wet, & can be used on most surfaces too. Bleach is my last resort & only for surfaces
like glass, that cannot absorb the stuff- and only for a potentially serious infection, which I'm happy to say is virtually 'never' around here.
Just wondering, how many snakes (or other herps) do you have? If only a few, a deodorizer/disinfectant is not really a huge "emergency"...the most important thing,
honestly, whether you're a nurse washing your hands or cleaning pet cages, is thorough washing with soap & water to remove all dirt & debris. Anyway, you have
plenty of options...
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